Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 6–7 · $700/week
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1-Week Children's Acting Camp

Midtown · $700/week · ★ 4.8 (221 reviews)

The Barrow Group's 1-Week Children's Acting Camp offers young performers aged 6-7 an immersive experience in acting techniques, improvisation, and scene work...

▌ Editor's read The Barrow Group's 1-Week Children's Acting Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-7, focusing on acting techniques, improvisation, and scene work. The Barrow Group, founded by Seth Barrish, has been operating for over 30 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in the performing arts. While the specific camp is not accredited by the ACA, The Barrow Group itself is a well-regarded theater company and acting school. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for The Barrow Group generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the supportive environment. The camp's curriculum includes warm-ups, acting games, improvisation, and scene study, culminating in a presentation for family and friends.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

1-Week Children's Acting Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. theater/music content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Address: 520 8th Ave, 9th floor, New York, NY 10018
  • Cost notes: Registration fee and deposit:

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about 1-Week Children's Acting Camp

What ages does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp accept?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp is open to children ages 6–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp cost?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp publishes $700/week for the standard session. Registration fee and deposit: Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 1-Week Children's Acting Camp's hours?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp runs 9:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp provide lunch?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does 1-Week Children's Acting Camp compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
1-Week Children's Acting Camp is one of 36 theater/music camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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